Tributes as king of horror dies

Scream 2 star Sarah Michelle Gellar has led tributes to Nightmare on Elm Street director Wes Craven, who has died aged 76.

Tributes as king of horror dies
Tue, 01 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Kerri-Ann Roper

Gellar joined a host of stars praising Craven, one of the most famous names in the horror film genre.

Craven’s family said in a statement that he died at his Los Angeles home after battling brain cancer.

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